Overview & Reviews

Entry-level models get more horsepower from the turbo four-cylinder while all models get the OnStar telematics system, turbo gauges and two new colors.

• Satisfying performance, impressive luxury, reasonable price, wagon availability.

• Quirky Saab design attributes and ergonomics, uninspired exterior styling.

User Reviews:

Showing 11 through 20 of 87.00

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  Love this car - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By M Hoffman - June 26 - 12:00 pm

  In 2001, my wife wanted a new car and we purchased this 9-5 wagon. Other than replacement of the direct ignition cassette and one wheel bearing, it has been relatively problem free for more than 90,000 miles. The DIC was replaced under a recall at no cost. Just drove car through western Canada, averaged 28 mpg. Love this car.

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  Bought it new - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Doc W - April 22 - 8:23 am

  Had this car for 9 years and it has been great. Ive owned many European cars and the trick is to follow maintenance strictly. Maintenance is expensive, but cheaper than a car payment, and it looks as classy as 9 years ago.

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  i want a brand new 2001 saab wagon - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By m white - March 27 - 10:00 am

  After 138,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance the turbo just blew. we replaced it and suddenly we have gone from great mileage (41 mpg on the highway) to 45.5 mpg! i love driving this car, i love the manual transmission, the way it handles in snow and wet and the comfy seats. i love the cargo space and the split seats and the heated seats. we drive pets and us to Maine and back every summer and need not to get stuck on the road.- i am thinking we need a new car but dont want to turn this sweet thing in.

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  happy SAAB owner - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By dnf - March 21 - 10:00 am

  You cant beat this cars overall performance and features for the cost (low 30s new). The beauty of the cars styling is in the eye of the beholder ... so, if you like the cars looks, I would highly recommend the 9- 5. I like the fact that not everyone drives a SAAB.

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  Fun to drive...expensive to fix - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By gohard - January 9 - 8:03 am

  I bought my Saab 2001 used with 20k miles in 2004, now has 98k miles. It has been a great dog mobile and triathlon equipment car. I have a love/hate relationship with the Turbo. It has gone once already as has the battery, brakes, cup holder, lights (frequently), electric panel, A/C, etc. I have easily spent over $10k in repairs. The ignition is in a terrible place and the car has turned off when a larger person passenger accidentally bumped the ignition. I thought it was a lemon but from reading other reviews this is typical of this model. I had hoped to drive it forever but I dont think it will last that long. The interior is nice but I wont buy a performance vehicle again.

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  saab wagon 9-5 se - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By karen - December 12 - 8:46 am

  great car-practical and fun to drive-terrific cargo space-on star and phone very helpful.

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  Not a bad car - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By ray85158 - November 7 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive, handles well and is very comfortable. It has also been very reliable, within a year of ownership no major problems. But I have two gripes. Like another comment posted here, I had an occasional problem with a sulfur smell from the catalytic converter. My other gripe, when in closed spaces like a parking garage, the noise from the exhaust manifold was so loud it sounded like the muffler fell off. Ok one other gripe, the resale value stinks. I have already traded it for an Audi A6. But I can say, it was a lot better than my 96 Volvo 850.

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  Almost Perfect..Just Get Some Cupholders - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By ferdon - October 2 - 2:00 am

  Replaced my Explorer and have really enjoyed the car.

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  Little Room for Improvement - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By IamArchangel - September 16 - 10:00 am

  After owning this car for several months I can honestly say it is the moost wonderful vehicle I have ever driven...it runs like a scared rabbit on the short runs and floats down the interstate like a caddy when cruising long distance. Best of both worlds, I say. Dont give up the "boy" in you for comfort and style cause you have it all the 9-5 Aero!!

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  going strong after 2.5 years - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By mgjazz - September 11 - 10:00 am

  Since initially test driving the car and drivng it off the lot, the car has performed flawlessly. I dont ask much of the vehicle, but it does everything I need it to. In its first 15,000, I drove lots of stop and go. Now, its smooth sailing every day. In both situations, the car has been happy and so have I, except for the traffic. Maintenance has been limited. The only surprise has been brakes - but I suppose this is due more to the stop and go traffic rather than the components. Out here where it gets hot in the summer (not as hot as Arizona or Nevada, but hot nonetheless) the lenses on the headlights developed cracks and were replaced without questions. A solid performer.